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Alex Kiprotich, an associate editor for Standard Group, who was abducted by armed men and released hours later, is welcomed by his colleagues before a press conference on his abduction, at the Standard Group offices in Nairobi, Kenya, 2 September 2026. Source: REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi.

Media Freedom

Kenya media editor abducted, dumped 200km away after source demands

Monicah Mwangi 3 Sep 2026

The Sharara oil field is managed by Spain's Repsol, France's TotalEnergies, Austria's OMV, and Norway's Equinor. Source: Repsol/Flickr

Coal, Oil & Gas

Libya's largest oil field shut by protestors, again

Ayman Werfalli 4 Jan 2024

Media

Prominent Cameroon journalist found dead after abduction

Amindeh Blaise Atabong, Edward McAllister, William Maclean 24 Jan 2023

Social Media

Meta launches Amber Alerts on Instagram

3 Jun 2022

Writer-director Ryan Kruger chats bold new genre-bending film Fried Barry

Film

Writer-director Ryan Kruger chats bold new genre-bending film Fried Barry

Daniel Dercksen 25 Oct 2021

While the courts are open, you can only access them if you meet certain criteria. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Criminal Law

Covid-19: How the courts work during lockdown

Alison Tilley 2 Apr 2020

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Media Freedom

Spotlight on human rights in Mozambique

5 Sep 2019

Rendering of Japan's 2020 Olympic stadium. Source: Renewable Energy World

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

How Japan's renewables-powered Olympics could kick off a global race for clean energy

Niki J P Alsford 20 May 2019

Image via : A woman is reflected next to a poster outside a community hall hosting a night vigil for kidnapped photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed, on January 18, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Community members, friends, family and colleagues of photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed held a night vigil at the Lenasia South Civic Centre. Mohamed was abducted in Syria on 10 January while working with the aid mission Gift of the Givers. (Photo by Gallo Images / Dino Lloyd)

Media Freedom

South African journalist Shiraaz Mohamed, kidnapped in January 2017, is shown alive in new video

Jonah Dylan 2 May 2019

The World Press Freedom Index 2017 by .

Fairness First

#FairnessFirst: Grave press freedom violations in Africa

Leigh Andrews 9 Apr 2018

Jail time for South African woman using racist slur sets new precedent

Criminal Law

Jail time for South African woman using racist slur sets new precedent

4 Apr 2018

Ericino de Salema, a prominent journalist and human rights lawyer, was abducted and assaulted on March 27, according to reports. Credit: Neusa Ribeiro.

Media

Mozambique journalist abducted, assaulted

29 Mar 2018

Photo: SAIH Norway

Responsible Tourism

Voluntourists' intentions may be misplaced

Andrea Freidus 20 Dec 2017

Volunteer tourism: What's wrong with it and how it can be changed

Tourism & Travel

Volunteer tourism: What's wrong with it and how it can be changed

Andrea Freidus 13 Nov 2017

Juan Pablo Gonzalez © –

Social Media

#HappyBirthday! Hashtag turns 10

25 Aug 2017

New Forbes Woman Africa show premieres this week

TV

New Forbes Woman Africa show premieres this week

28 Jun 2017

New African Woman Awards selects 2016's most influential women

Events & Conferencing

New African Woman Awards selects 2016's most influential women

15 Mar 2016

African women must play a more active role in peace and security

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

African women must play a more active role in peace and security

25 Jan 2016

A kidnapping to remember

Film

A kidnapping to remember

Daniel Dercksen 25 Jul 2015

Poltergeist - an amusing fright fest

Film

Poltergeist - an amusing fright fest

Daniel Dercksen 28 May 2015

Travel regulations for children are on hold

Administration

Travel regulations for children are on hold

17 Sep 2014

Hacking accused could die in US prison

Internet

Hacking accused could die in US prison

14 Jul 2014

President Zuma concerned over armed group activities

Military

President Zuma concerned over armed group activities

19 May 2014

Administration

SA pair still missing in Yemen

30 May 2013

Media

Censorship reigns in areas controlled by Congolese rebel group

28 May 2013

All the 2012 Assegai Awards winners

Direct Marketing

All the 2012 Assegai Awards winners

16 Nov 2012

Military

DRC says sanctions on M23 rebel leader inadequate

14 Nov 2012

2012 Bookmarks Awards shortlist announced

IAB Bookmarks Awards

2012 Bookmarks Awards shortlist announced

18 Oct 2012

Top international DJs at 4U Rage Festival

Biz Lounge

Top international DJs at 4U Rage Festival

12 Oct 2012

CRM

CE: Our next great customer-focused buzzword

Christopher J. Bucholtz 12 Sep 2012

Newspapers

Top newspaper journalists acknowledged

30 Aug 2012

International ballet stars add sparkle to Raymonda

Biz Lounge

International ballet stars add sparkle to Raymonda

Debbie Hathway 27 Aug 2012

Traditional Courts Bill to be reviewed

Law Practice

Traditional Courts Bill to be reviewed

Gabi Khumalo 2 Aug 2012

Youth want govt to consider their views

Administration

Youth want govt to consider their views

16 Jul 2012

Xingwana condemns silencing of women during Traditional Courts Bill hearings

Administration

Xingwana condemns silencing of women during Traditional Courts Bill hearings

21 May 2012

Art

New Diane Victor exhibition

7 Apr 2010

Media

Further regional winners in Vodacom Journalist of the Year

17 Sep 2009

The Killers declare December tour plans

Music

The Killers declare December tour plans

26 Aug 2009

Zimbabwe: Laws used to "criminalise journalism", minister

Media

Zimbabwe: Laws used to "criminalise journalism", minister

13 May 2009

Events & Conferencing

Vuka Sizwe concert pays tribute to Saartjie Baartman

5 Nov 2008

Public Health

LESOTHO: Children dial 800 22 345 for help

3 Jul 2008

Media

Many media remained imprisoned at Christmas

Issa Sikiti da Silva 27 Dec 2007

TV

3rd Degree on location for McCann story

15 Oct 2007

HIV/AIDS

A glimpse into the HIV prevention policy of Uganda's LRA

28 Aug 2007